Saint Anthony, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 152.01
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It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community at large and the residents of rental dwellings in the city and to ensure that rental housing in the city is decent, safe, and sanitary and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvestment in the community. The operation of rental residential properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Owners and operators are responsible to take such reasonable steps as necessary to ensure that the citizens of the city who occupy such units may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are: safe, secure, and sanitary; free from noise, nuisance, or annoyances; and free from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and security of property. (Prior Code, § 150.120) (Ord. 08-003, passed 4-22-2008)
Saint Anthony Ch. 155 Rental Housing Regulations § 152.01 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's rental housing regulatory framework. The provision declares that rental housing must be decent, safe, and sanitary, and that its operation must not create nuisances, blight, or disincentives to community reinvestment. It frames rental property ownership as a business enterprise carrying defined responsibilities toward residents and the broader neighborhood.
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Under § 152.01, rental property ownership in Saint Anthony is explicitly characterized as a business enterprise, meaning owners and operators are expected to maintain properties in a manner that is safe, secure, and sanitary. Compliant operators generally take reasonable steps to prevent noise, nuisance, and conditions that could contribute to neighborhood deterioration. Keeping properties in good repair and addressing tenant concerns proactively aligns with the responsibilities this foundational provision outlines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 152.01 of Saint Anthony's Rental Housing Regulations affirms that residents of rental dwellings have a right to quiet enjoyment in surroundings that are safe, secure, sanitary, and free from nuisance or unreasonable safety concerns. Tenants who believe their living conditions fall short of these standards may consider documenting issues and reaching out to the appropriate city department or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. This purpose provision can also provide important context when raising habitability or nuisance concerns through available complaint or enforcement channels.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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